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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-1990 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesJ, MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1990 - 7:15 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Hicks, Ockenfels, Foster MEMBERS ABSENT: Hamilton STAFF PRESENT: O'Neil, Hennessey CALL TO ORDER:` Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. r. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 15, 1990 meeting were approved as presented. ]_\7u1: I►11go] a /»iq1101I11011. 1:W O'Neil presented the expenditures for June. Costs associated with the NDB repair were discussed. Ockenfel§ moved to accept the list of expenditures as presented. Hicks seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. Westport -Venture Water Retention Area Agreement - The agreement between Westport Venture and the Airport Commission for approximately one-half acre of Airport property was discussed. The agreement includes an 80 -year easement for the property which is to be used for stormwater retention. The agreement is void if Westport Venture has not acquired the Ruppert subdivision by December 31, 1990. At roll call vote, the resolution to accept the agreement with Westport Venture passed 4-0, with Hamilton being absent. b. FAA Lease No. DOT-FA79CE-8400 (PAPI Lights) - The lease for the FAA Precision Approach'Path Indicator (PAP]) lights was presented. The lease is supplement #4 to the FAA master lease, substituting the VASI lights with PAP] lights. This navigational system is funded 100% by the FAA, including installation and maintenance. At roll call vote, a resolution to accept supplement #4 to FAA master lease was approved on a 4-0 vote, Hamilton being absent. C. Watchman in a Public Zone Provision - Blum reviewed the situation which lead to the request by, Iowa City Flying Service to change the airport zoning to allow a residence on the airport for a watchman. The current zoning does not allow for a residential use in a public zone. Blum presented the options available to the Commission. Commission members discussed facts for and against the request. Blum called for a motion concern%ng`the zoning request. No motion was made. The current zoning will be a t. Airport Commission June 19, 1990 Page 2 enforced and O'Neil was directed to write a letter to Iowa City Flying Service ordering hangar #32 office space to be vacated as a residential use by August 1, 1990. d. Underground Fuel Storage Tanks - Subcommittee chairperson Ockenfels reported to the Commission on the progress of meeting DNR and EPA standards for underground storage tanks. The most immediate deadline to be met is to apply for clean-up insurance. This must be done by October 26,1990. Of the five underground tanks at the Airport, the Commission owns one tank, Hanson Lind Meyer owns one, and Iowa City Flying Service owns the remaining three tanks. Ockenfels stated that because of the age of the tanks, people in the insurance and underground storage tank industries recommended tank replacement. The Commission expressed that environmental concerns be addressed as soon as possible. The City Council will need to be involved to discuss funding options. The clean-up insurance will not be applied for until after issues have been discussed with Council members. Blum will schedule a meeting with the Council or informal meetings with individual members. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Blum stated that he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on June 18, 1990. Some philosophical concerns were expressed by the Commission on the airport's rezoning request. The planning staff recommended CI -1 zoning for the two northern parcels and 1-1 zoning for the southeast parcel. This item will be on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for July 5, 1990, at the Civic Center Council Chambers. Blum encouraged the Airport Commission members to attend. COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS: Ockenfels questioned whether Air Care had been approached to relocate at the airport in view of the fuel problems associated with their present site. O'Neil will contact someone from University Hospitals and inquire about Air Care's future plans. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Blum requested an explanation concerning the memo from the Finance Department that dealt with the funds remaining in the Airport Improvement Fund. O'Neil reviewed the memo with the Commission. After all committed funds are deducted from the account, approximately $82,421 remains. The Commission directed O'Neil to contact the Finance Department to see if the warrant for the remaining funds needed to be processed before the end of the fiscal year. If not, appropriate action will taken at the next Commission meeting. O'Neil reminded the Commission that the Airport Breakfast is scheduled for August 26, 1990. Blum discussed Sertoma's plans in conjunction with the breakfast and may have a proposal for the Commission at the next meeting. Blum reminded the Commission that help would be needed for the functions of the breakfast that the Airport Commission is responsible for. This item will be on the agenda for the July Commission meeting. J Airport Commission June 19, 1990 Page 3 O'Neil stated that the lease with the Iowa City school system will be on the agenda for the July meeting. This is a one-year lease. The City is in the process of revising the Code of Ordinances. Chapter 4 of the Code, which pertains to the airport, will need to be revised. Ockenfels has completed some of this review. Hamilton will assist Ockenfels with these revisions. Advertisements for appraisal services for avigation easements will be published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register on Sunday, June 24, 1990. The response deadline is July 6, 1990. The airport has budgeted for a personal computer in fiscal 1991. O'Neil and Blum have met with Kevin O'Malley from the Finance Department to discuss equipment and application needs. SET NEXT MEETING: The regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for July 17, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting and Foster seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. r Richard Blum, Chairperson MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Robert Hicks, John Ockenfels, Pat Foster MEMBERS ABSENT: Antonia Hamilton STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Kaye Hennessey CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. PUBLIC HEARING: Blum opened the public hearing for discussion of the stormwater retention agreement with Westport Venture. No input was received from the public. The hearing was closed at 7:15 PM. Richard Blum, Chairperson